Abstract
The role of embolic protection devices (EPDs) during percutaneous arterial revascularization is still debated. This article discusses the use, the limitations, and issues of the variety of EPDs in different vascular beds, with a particular focus on the lower extremity arterial interventions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 441-446 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Vascular and Endovascular Surgery |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1 2012 |
Keywords
- atherectomy
- distal filter
- embolic protection device
- embolization
- occlusive protection
- percutaenous mechanical thrombectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Surgery
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Bornak, A., & Milner, R. (2012). Current debate on the role of embolic protection devices. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 46(6), 441-446. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574412452160